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60 organizations demand gov’t create millions of jobs
December 17, 2009A coalition of 60 labor, civil rights and community organizations launched a campaign Dec. 16 to pressure Congress to "put America back to work" by passing legislation that creates millions of living-wage jobs.
Read moreWorking people cannot accept anything less than real reform, says labor leader
December 17, 2009AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka speaks out on the most recent version of the Senate health care bill.
Read moreLabor weighs its next move in the health care battle
December 17, 2009A clear position on the latest Senate compromises did not emerge from closed-door meetings of the nation's labor leaders last night, but labor remains determined.
Read moreThe racial diversity of hunger
December 17, 2009Everyone knows Oakland, CA, is a diverse community. Probably more people from more races and nationalities live in the city than anywhere west of New York or north of Los Angeles
Read moreDemonstration calls on Schumer to stand firm on health care
December 17, 2009More than 75 people gathered in midtown Manhattan outside the office of NY Senator Charles Schumer on December 15 as the Senate debated the health care reform legislation.
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